Please post some Conrad-Johnson audio porn here :) ....

[joeinid]

Just want to get the juices flowing :drool: Show it off :thumbsup:





admin: please feel free to edit "porn" to "beauty shots" or similar :)

[Rayooo]

I had to undress the ET-5 yesterday, so I did take some topless shots. 'course being a nube in good standing I'll need to go read the directions on how to post a pix. :scratch2:

[Puma Cat]

My first C-J, a PV12 preamp...

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/CJ%20PV12%201.jpg

[Puma Cat]

My Premier 11A amp...a great amp. My good buddy Paolo is now using this amp, he loves it.

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/large/BoardsNBlocks-3.jpg

[joeinid]

Very nice!

Here's one ...:D



I could not resist :)

[Puma Cat]

Wait a minute....does that mean you bought the ET-5???

[joeinid]

Wait a minute....does that mean you bought the ET-5???

Stephen,

I heard it and fell in love with it. I was trying to resist. No way. This thing breathes, it lives!

:music:

[Puma Cat]

Oh man, that's great!!! :thumbsup:

Congratulations!

[joeinid]

Oh man, that's great!!! :thumbsup:

Congratulations!

Thank you. It was a good deal and it was local. I am now one of you :thumbsup: and very happy with it. It really makes the MC601's sound like they are twice as expensive.

:D

[Puma Cat]

It really makes the MC601's sound like they are twice as expensive.

:D

Yup, C-J preamps have a knack for doing that...

[Rayooo]

Very nice!

Here's one ...:D



I could not resist :)

You did it, fantastic. Enjoy! :yahoo:

[joeinid]

You did it, fantastic. Enjoy! :yahoo:

Thanks Rayooo,

Voices sound incredible.

Now all I need is an EAT ECC88 tube.

:smoking:

[Rayooo]

Thanks Rayooo,

Voices sound incredible.

Now all I need is an EAT ECC88 tube.

:smoking:

funny you mention about the tube, needless to say I'd heard all the talk about the EAT tubes...and went for it. I'd installed it early on, even before the ET-5 was fully broken in. (Just a kid that couldn't wait) anyway, after putting the stock tube back in yesterday, I have to admit I did notice the difference and I like the sound of the EAT compared to stock CJ. Natalie Merchant's voice for one sounds just a tad sweeter with the EAT tube.

[joeinid]

Thanks Rayooo,

I wonder if anyone has tried Gold Lions? I have a couple laying around that I might try. I just ordered the EAT and should have it Thursday/Friday.

:)

[repman]

Thanks Rayooo,

Voices sound incredible.

Now all I need is an EAT ECC88 tube.

:smoking:

Congratulations on the ET-5 I am sure you will love it , I bought 3 NOS westinghouse 6922 's that sound wonderful in my ET-5 even better than the EAT I installed. If you want to send me a mailing address I will send you one for your preamp kind of a new house warming gift. :thumbsup:

[repman]

here are a few pics of the CJ family

[Rayooo]

Hum, Westinghouse 6022. heck the top is popped anyway waiting on the replacement EAT. maybe time for a little experimentation.

[Rafale]

Very nice!

Here's one ...:D



I could not resist :)

Hey congratulations mon ami, well done....
amazing preamp, enjoy:banana:

[Puma Cat]

Nice! Nice to see another Premier 17.

[Rayooo]

here goes.....topless ET-5

11991

[jimtranr]

http://jimtranr.com/17LS_MF2500.JPG

[joeinid]

Congratulations on the ET-5 I am sure you will love it , I bought 3 NOS westinghouse 6922 's that sound wonderful in my ET-5 even better than the EAT I installed. If you want to send me a mailing address I will send you one for your preamp kind of a new house warming gift. :thumbsup:

I tried to pm you, no luck. Can you pm me an email address? I'll pay for the tube. That's very gracious of you.

Joe

[Puma Cat]

I should order up some Gold Lion 6922s for my Pr17.

[Puma Cat]

http://jimtranr.com/17LS_MF2500.JPG

Yeah, yet another Premier 17. Jim, is your pre on roller blocks?...unusual feet under the 17.

[Volks]

Very nice gear!

[Puma Cat]

Here's my Premier 17 with it's clear Plexi tube cover...had one of the Mech E's at work run this up on SolidWorks and the model shop made it up for me.

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Pr17LS%20Plexi%20covers%202.jpg

I like the looks of it a lot more than the painted metal one, and it matches the LP70's plexi tube guards.

[joeinid]

here goes.....topless ET-5


Cool shot Rayooo. I have not opened mine up yet and broken the seal :D

[joeinid]

here are a few pics of the CJ family

Very nice. I love the look of C-J gear. Very elegant.

:)

[joeinid]

Hey congratulations mon ami, well done....
amazing preamp, enjoy:banana:

Hi Rafale,

Thank you! I would love to get the GAT at some point, I bet yours is wonderful. My ET5 really makes the MC601's bloom. It's just what I was looking for.

Joe

[Puma Cat]

You'll have to give us your impression of how it stacks up against the Burmester 077.

[jimtranr]

Yeah, yet another Premier 17. Jim, is your pre on roller blocks?...unusual feet under the 17.

Vistek Aurios, original version.

[Rafale]

Hi Rafale,

Thank you! I would love to get the GAT at some point, I bet yours is wonderful. My ET5 really makes the MC601's bloom. It's just what I was looking for.

Joe

hi Joe
already run in your ET5 ?
i'm interested in your opinion regarding the stock sovtek/EH 6922 vs NOS / EAT etc
beautiful gear you have... quite impressive

[joeinid]

You'll have to give up your impression of how it stacks up against the Burmester 077.

They are two different animals. Just off the cuff, the bass is puffier and fuller (that could be how it interacts with the MC601's). I have to confess my RCA cables are not anywhere near the caliber of WireWorld or Transparent. I'll have a better impression tonight and I am sure the ET5 is not anywhere near broken in. The 077 is beyond reproach and very even and natural top to bottom. The 077 does not emphasize anything and it a true window into the rest of the system. The 077/911 combo is impressive and it probably does not get much better. The ET5 has an ever so slightly forward sound stage and seems a little thicker (if that makes sense). I really like what the ET5 does to the mid range and especially vocals. I love female vocals and love what a good tube system does to them. The Burmester combo is the closest thing to tubes without any of the perceived drawbacks. It is the most refined sound I've heard. It would be very interesting to hear an all C-J system. Maybe someday. I am sure my ears are not as good as many of the members ears, but I know what I like. I like the ET5 very much. Could it replace the 077? Possibly. I like the variety. I've got a great mix of equipment now to keep me busy. When the weather turns a little colder, I see an ET5 and Manley 250 combo in the works. Now that will be something to look forward to for sure. Possibly too much of a good thing. We'll see. :banana:

:music:

ps I am almost getting too much bass on some songs (no sub-woofers), time to move the speakers and experiment.

[joeinid]

hi Joe
already run in your ET5 ?
i'm interested in your opinion regarding the stock sovtek/EH 6922 vs NOS / EAT etc
beautiful gear you have... quite impressive

Thanks Rafale,

I'm playing the ET5 like crazy now. I will not have an EAT until the end of the week. Can it get any better? It's darn good now :music:

[jimtranr]

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Pr17LS%20Plexi%20covers%202.jpg

Classy cover, Stephen. Certainly trumps the look of the stock one. And obviously renders the output more transparent. :D

[joe1515]

Thank you. It was a good deal and it was local. I am now one of you :thumbsup: and very happy with it. It really makes the MC601's sound like they are twice as expensive.

:D

Did you go to a dealer? If yes which one?

Joe

[Puma Cat]

Classy cover, Stephen. Certainly trumps the look of the stock one. And obviously renders the output more transparent. :D

Thanks, Jim. I really like it, it looks factory. A buddy saw it and thought it came from C-J that way.

[joeinid]

Did you go to a dealer? If yes which one?

Joe

The seller will be moving overseas and is selling all his equipment. He had a beautiful pair of LP 275M's he was selling also :drool: My fundsalow :icon_thumbsdown: or they would have been in the car also. :tears:

He had the ET5 maybe 6 months. It is spotless.

[repman]

Nice! Nice to see another Premier 17.

Love the 17 Puma its a fine piece.

[Rafale]

I am still with the stock tubes....
Jeff ( Tonepub) seems to consider that the EAT are significantly better, for information
EAT ECC 88 selected 110 euros
AET ECC 88 diamond 160 euros

[Puma Cat]

The seller will be moving overseas and is selling all his equipment. He had a beautiful pair of LP 275M's he was selling also :drool: My fundsalow :icon_thumbsdown: or they would have been in the car also. :tears:

He had the ET5 maybe 6 months. It is spotless.

He had LP275Ms as well??? Oh, my...that would have been a killer matchup! I'd be drooling over that as well.

[Puma Cat]

Thanks Rafale,

I'm playing the ET5 like crazy now. I will not have an EAT until the end of the week. Can it get any better? It's darn good now :music:

It's going to get a lot better once you get more than 300 hours on it. Then all of a sudden, it will really open up. And it will continue to improve up to 1000-1200 hours.

[Rafale]

Thanks, Jim. I really like it, it looks factory. A buddy saw it and thought it came from C-J that way.

in the HiFi news review of the 17, they reported that the sound was slightly better without the metal cover

[Puma Cat]

Thanks Rafale,

I'm playing the ET5 like crazy now. I will not have an EAT until the end of the week. Can it get any better? It's darn good now :music:

The tube will certainly help, but I would also strongly recommend a good power cord, ideally a Shunyata Black Mamba CX or better. If you can't afford that, at the very least spring $95 for a Shunyata Venom3. That WILL make a differnce.

[Puma Cat]

in the HiFi news review of the 17, they reported that the sound was slightly better without the metal cover

That's good news! I'll have to see if I can find that review. The 17 has always gotten great reviews.

[Rafale]

Stephen and Jim, have you try the 17 without the cover ?

[Puma Cat]

I have, didn't notice any difference. There are also three other layers of metal plates around the tubes under the cover.

[joeinid]

The tube will certainly help, but I would also strongly recommend a good power cord, ideally a Shunyata Black Mamba CX or better. If you can't afford that, at the very least spring $95 for a Shunyata Venom3. That WILL make a difference.

Thanks for the recommendations. I may have a WireWorld silver something or other laying around or on something else. I'll have to look around.

:yes:

[joeinid]

He had LP275Ms as well??? Oh, my...that would have been a killer matchup! I'd be drooling over that as well.

My heart sank when all I left with was the ET5. Maybe there will be a fire sale :)

http://pic8.audiogon.com/i/c/f/1313764563.jpg

(http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?ampstube&1318909697)

[Puma Cat]

My heart sank when all I left with was the ET5. Maybe there will be a fire sale :)

Any chance you can snag them and move the MC601s? I know that's probably heresy 'round these parts, but I can't help but think what a killer matchup the 275Ms would be with the ET-5.

[joeinid]

Any chance you can snag them and move the MC601s? I know that's probably heresy 'round these parts, but I can't help but think what a killer match up the 275Ms would be with the ET-5.

You think that didn't cross my mind? I had the 601's up for sale and no real bites. I can't really afford the ET5 but what the heck. Maybe everybody who wanted them couldn't wait and bought them. The rest are sitting tight.

:scratch2:

[Rafale]

My heart sank when all I left with was the ET5. Maybe there will be a fire sale :)

http://pic8.audiogon.com/i/c/f/1313764563.jpg

(http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?ampstube&1318909697)

wow i already saw this pic, Audiogon ?
i was very tempted to pull the trigger but shipping +taxes+VAT+110V.....:tears:

[Rafale]

Any chance you can snag them and move the MC601s? I know that's probably heresy 'round these parts, but I can't help but think what a killer matchup the 275Ms would be with the ET-5.

oooooooooooooh Yes:tresbon:

[joeinid]

wow i already saw this pic, Audiogon ?
i was very tempted to pull the trigger but shipping +taxes+VAT+110V.....:tears:

You buy them and I'll pick them up for you :thumbsup:

[Rafale]

They are still for sale?

[joeinid]

They are still for sale?

Absolutely!

Tell him a friend of yours bought the ET5 :)

[Puma Cat]

You think that didn't cross my mind? I had the 601's up for sale and no real bites. I can't really afford the ET5 but what the heck. Maybe everybody who wanted them couldn't wait and bought them. The rest are sitting tight.

:scratch2:

I know how you feel...there's been a pair of LP140Ms sitting at my local dealer for the last two months. It's all I can do to prevent myself from going down and picking them up.

[Rafale]

I bought my MV60se, my ET2 and my CT5 on audiogon without any problem but since the story of MSS I am worried, btw it seems that the salesman proposed in his announcement the conversion of the voltage....

[joeinid]

I bought my MV60se, my ET2 and my CT5 on audiogon without any problem but since the story of MSS I am worried, btw it seems that the salesman proposed in his announcement the conversion of the voltage....

I met the salesman who sold the equipment to the homeowner who is moving. Seemed like a nice guy and a straight shooter. I can pm his phone number/email if you like.

Joe

[Rafale]

I know how you feel...there's been a pair of LP140Ms sitting at my local dealer for the last two months. It's all I can do to prevent myself from going down and picking them up.

Stephen, I am absolutely certain that you will not regret especially with your dyn, i have had like you a LP70s......

[Puma Cat]

The problem isn't Audigon, it's MSS...

[joeinid]

The problem isn't Audigon, it's MSS...

Bingo!

[Puma Cat]

Stephen, I am absolutely certain that you will not regret especially with your dyn, i have had like you a LP70s......

I have the money, but I really need to keep cash in the bank because of my employment situation. We just had our second large layoff in 9 months, and my guess is that there will be another before the end of the year. That's the primary reason I'll be putting the CT-5 up for sale.

Truth is, I've got virtually no complaints. I was listening to my system at length over this weekend (all LPs), and it really sounds wonderful. Sure, I could buy higher-spec gear, but I really don't know that it would create a more compelling and engaging musical experience than what I have now.

[Rafale]

great thanks so much....I am going to think about that

[joeinid]

I have the money, but I really need to keep cash in the bank because of my employment situation. We just had our second large layoff in 9 months, and my guess is that there will be another before the end of the year. That's the primary reason I'll be putting the CT-5 up for sale.

If I remember correctly, member jaxwired may be interested in your CT5.

:thumbsup:

[Rafale]

Bingo!

I like very much Audiogon, there are fantastic people, I got acquainted of Scot Markwell, a real gentleman there, it is the man who is behind themusic.com, but I teach you nothing....

[Rafale]

I have the money, but I really need to keep cash in the bank because of my employment situation. We just had our second large layoff in 9 months, and my guess is that there will be another before the end of the year. That's the primary reason I'll be putting the CT-5 up for sale.

Truth is, I've got virtually no complaints. I was listening to my system at length over this weekend (all LPs), and it really sounds wonderful. Sure, I could buy higher-spec gear, but I really don't know that it would create a more compelling and engaging musical experience than what I have now.

that is the CJ trick....

[jimtranr]

Stephen and Jim, have you try the 17 without the cover ?

Yes. I couldn't hear a difference. (But that's before I installed the Wireworlds. So I guess I'll have to try it topless again.)

[joeinid]

I like very much Audiogon, there are fantastic people, I got acquainted of Scot Markwell, a real gentleman there, it is the man who is behind themusic.com, but I teach you nothing....

Nonsense. I've personally learned a lot from everyone here and I appreciate all the help and guidance. :thumbsup:

[Puma Cat]

If I remember correctly, member jaxwired may be interested in your CT5.

:thumbsup:

Jax just bought a C-J PV14LS2. Another member here who has joined the C-J fold. :thumbsup:

I've been chatting with him about it in the Dyn owners forum at AVS.

[joeinid]

Jax just bought a C-J PV14LS2. Another member here who has joined the C-J fold. :thumbsup:

I've been chatting with him about it in the Dyn owners forum at AVS.

That's bad and good news, sorry :tears:

[Rafale]

Nonsense. I've personally learned a lot from everyone here and I appreciate all the help and guidance. :thumbsup:

sorry , I think that I have of to make a nonsense, I am helped by an on-line translator and sometimes my French thought is betrayed....

[joeinid]

sorry , I think that I have of to make a nonsense, I am helped by an on-line translator and sometimes my French thought is betrayed....

Hi Philippe,

I appreciate all your contributions and I am very glad you are here. Thank you!

[Puma Cat]

That's bad and good news, sorry :tears:

Nah, it's not a problem, Joe. The CT-5 will sell at some point in time....meantime, I guess I'll just have to have my arm twisted to continue to listen to it.

I'm just really pleased that Jax is a member of the C-J family. :thumbsup:

His PV14LS2 will be going up against his ARC SP16...be interesting to see how it fares in the gunfight at the preamp corral! ;)

[Rafale]

Nonsense. I've personally learned a lot from everyone here and I appreciate all the help and guidance. :thumbsup:

Joe..... I spoke about Scot's human qualities which are known of many in the business...

[joeinid]

Joe..... I spoke about Scot's human qualities which are known of many in the business...

:tresbon:

:thumbsup:

[Rafale]

Joe you are right.....those Agon LP275M are a screaming bargain... 13200USD.... I have never seen such a low price ...

[joeinid]

Joe you are right.....those Agon LP275M are a screaming bargain... 13200USD.... I have never seen such a low price ...

I think they just want to move them. They have a beautiful media/music room that was being dismantled. So sad :tears:

Deals like that don't come around too often.

[Rafale]

Nah, it's not a problem, Joe. The CT-5 will sell at some point in time....meantime, I guess I'll just have to have my arm twisted to continue to listen to it.

I'm just really pleased that Jax is a member of the C-J family. :thumbsup:

His PV14LS2 will be going up against his ARC SP16...be interesting to see how it fares in the gunfight at the preamp corral! ;)

Stephen I may ask you for the price of your LP140M?

[Puma Cat]

Comparable to the LP275Ms as far as a deal goes...USD $7000. Also a screamin' deal which I why I have been so tempted.

[Rafale]

Comparable to the LP275Ms as far as a deal goes...USD $7000. Also a screamin' deal which I why I have been so tempted.

LP275M 20000 GBP:yes:
LP140M 11500 GBP:yes:

[Rafale]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020069-1.jpg

ET2 and LP70s

the scultural H shape of the LP 70 is gorgeous imo

[Rafale]

sorry Gents, on the previous photo it is about a CT5 and not about an ET2

[joeinid]

We'll forgive you this time ... :)

Seriously, very beautiful photos and gear. Thank you for sharing. I think they make very handsome gear.

[Rafale]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020534.jpg

[joeinid]

Keep them coming ....

You are killing us :)

[Rafale]

:yes:http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1010402.jpg

[Rafale]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020605.jpg

[joeinid]

Gotta get me a GAT :drool:

Once again, BEAUTIFUL! :thumbsup:

[turntable]

There are some wonderful pic's here.

I must admit I do like the GAT close up. easier on tubes as well :yes::smoking:

[Rafale]

If there has been one constant star in the high end heaven throughout the '90s, it must be the conrad-johnson PV10A valve preamp. It has barely changed throughout the years, holding fast to the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' rule. It is the entry point into real high-quality music reproduction. it is the first rung on the c-j ladder. Alan Sircom HIFI Choice issue 152 March 1996



http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/divers141.jpghttp://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/divers142.jpg

[ehoove]

Beautiful gear built just down the road from me. I would love C-J Preamp someday.

Regards,
Jim

[Rayooo]

my first CJ


12167

[f1 fan]

ET2 and LP70s

the scultural H shape of the LP 70 is gorgeous imo

Philippe...stunning. Love me some cj...

Dave

Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado

[Rafale]

Beautiful gear built just down the road from me. I would love C-J Preamp someday.

Regards,
Jim
Hello Jim

my first CJ


12167

joli.... the reincarnation of the PV10 :thumbsup:

[Rafale]

Philippe...stunning. Love me some cj...

Dave

Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado

HI Dave, it is good to see you on the cj forum :thumbsup:

[Rafale]

PV15 great product, remoted, do not hesitate.....grab a bargain

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/CJPV15005.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/CJPV15004.jpg

[Rafale]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020647.jpg

LP140M without tube's lids

[joeinid]

That's a very nice piece. Thanks!

[Rafale]

hi Joe
LP40M with undressed 4x6550 SED
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020651.jpg

[Rafale]

LP275M
8x6550 .....HOT and so desirable
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1093/5152402380_0b35a7b1c9_b.jpg

[jimtranr]

Yeah, yet another Premier 17. Jim, is your pre on roller blocks?...unusual feet under the 17.

Vistek Aurios, original version.

Stephen, I've removed the Aurios from beneath the 17. They were adding an audibly very slight metallic cast to whatever program I fed the system. Sounds better with them removed.

I just retubed the 17 this morning with EH 6922's I got online from the Tube Store. I had about 4500 hours on the old set with no readily apparent sonic anomalies, but we'll see if that holds up after I've cooked the new ones for about 50 hours.

[Rafale]

Stephen and Jim
I think that we could open a thread on supports/feet the best adapted to the CJ

[jimtranr]

Stephen and Jim
I think that we could open a thread on supports/feet the best adapted to the CJ

Sounds like a good idea, Philippe.

Now for a curve ball. After retubing the Premier 17LS and listening for a while, I thought I'd give the Aurios another try, this time with the rear one set a tad forward of its earlier position and the front ones a bit further back. Since I want to let the new 6922's "cook" for at least 50 hours before drawing any hard and fast conclusions, I'll just mention that at this point I don't hear the very slight metallic glaze I detected in the earlier setup. So, tentatively at least, the positioning of the Aurios seems to matter. I'll see if that observation holds up after the tubes have settled in.

Jim

[Puma Cat]

hi Joe
LP40M with undressed 4x6550 SED
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020651.jpg

Looks exactly like my LP70S from that view!

[Puma Cat]

Stephen, I've removed the Aurios from beneath the 17. They were adding an audibly very slight metallic cast to whatever program I fed the system. Sounds better with them removed.

I just retubed the 17 this morning with EH 6922's I got online from the Tube Store. I had about 4500 hours on the old set with no readily apparent sonic anomalies, but we'll see if that holds up after I've cooked the new ones for about 50 hours.

Sounds good, Jim.

My Pr17 is resting on it's stock feet on a plywood board that rests on Herbies' Audio Lab lampblack balls and silicone cups.

[Puma Cat]

Stephen and Jim
I think that we could open a thread on supports/feet the best adapted to the CJ

Agreed...let's get one going.

[Rafale]

Looks exactly like my LP70S from that view!

LP140M and LP70s share the same chassis Stephen, LP240M are bigger

[jimtranr]

My Pr17 is resting on it's stock feet on a plywood board that rests on Herbies' Audio Lab lampblack balls and silicone cups.

I hadn't thought of interposing a platform between the chassis and the Aurios, Stephen. Something I may give a try. Thanks for the suggestion.

Jim

[turntable]

Stephen and Jim
I think that we could open a thread on supports/feet the best adapted to the CJ

Stillpoints were superb under my ART. GAT is too young to play with Stillpoints yet.

[turntable]

Remember this from CES 2003. Apparently cj have enough parts to make several pairs.



conrad-johnson GAT Amplifier ($38,000) is the company's first venture into 300B tube amplification. This is the only 300B amplifier that outputs 1,000 watts (not a typo). A low ratio transformer is coupled to a push-pull buffer. This keeps the voltage gain characteristics of a 300B but the current gain of the output buffer stage.



http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6338724128_79cdfa0f97.jpg

[Rafale]

the second in the range
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020741.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020734.jpg

[repman]

Nice Philippe , I like your style!

[Rafale]

Thanks my friend......
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020745.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020746.jpg

[Puma Cat]

Gorgeous.

[Rafale]

Gorgeous.

Thank you Stephen, btw the new owner of my LP140M owns a LP70S+CT5 and his room is very small, he said to me that even at low level on his Cremona auditor M he noticed an improvement on all the parameters

[Puma Cat]

Thanks, Philippe for the information on that...something to keep in mind for future upgrades.

[Rafale]

from the core audio designs site, beautiful ....

http://coreaudiodesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/core-cld-with-conrad-johnson-premier-8a.jpg

[turntable]

Inside of GAT. less teflon caps than ART, however the middle row are quiet a bit larger.

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[Myles B. Astor]

Installing the new KT120s into the ART amps as well as the new GAT/SRA.

[MRKHOIHUNG]

I wish I got some picture of pre-amply PV12 and PV17LS. Can somebody help me show some pictures inside of PV12 & PV17. Thanks

[chessman]

MRKHOIHUNG, welcome aboard!! :wave:

[joeinid]

MRKHOIHUNG, welcome aboard!! :wave:

Hi !

Welcome to AA!

Joe

[jwhite613]

MRKHOIHUNG... Welcome To AA!!!


:welcome2.:

[Puma Cat]

I wish I got some picture of pre-amply PV12 and PV17LS. Can somebody help me show some pictures inside of PV12 & PV17. Thanks

I don't have a picture of the inside of a PV12, but here is a pic of the inside of a Premier 17:

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Premier%2017-2.jpg

BTW, there was no PV17.

There are quite a bit more caps, including polystyrene caps, in a Premier 17 than a PV12; the two preamps aren't really comparable. The Premier 17 is a much higher engineering specification; higher even than the current ET3.

[repman]

I miss my 17 sometimes she is a sweet unit for sure

[Puma Cat]

Sweet is exactly how I would describe it.

[MRKHOIHUNG]

Thank you very much for sharing your pictures.

[Rafale]

I don't have a picture of the inside of a PV12, but here is a pic of the inside of a Premier 17:

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Premier%2017-2.jpg

BTW, there was no PV17.

There are quite a bit more caps, including polystyrene caps, in a Premier 17 than a PV12; the two preamps aren't really comparable. The Premier 17 is a much higher engineering specification; higher even than the current ET3.

beautiful.....:yes:

[Toobs]

Lots of great pics. I'm getting real close to being a member of the c-j family:banana:


Regards
Toobs aka Bob.

[joeinid]

MRKHOIHUNG... Welcome To AA!!!


:welcome2.:

Hi! :wave:

Lots of great pics. I'm getting real close to being a member of the c-j family:banana:

Regards
Toobs aka Bob.


Hi Bob! :wave:

[dpod4]

14226

[joeinid]

14226

:bowdown:

[dpod4]

:bowdown:

I would love to see pix of more CJ preamps. I have visions of owning one some day.
🎶🎯

[joeinid]

I would love to see pix of more CJ preamps. I have visions of owning one some day.
🎶🎯

I am having a hard time resisting the GAT myself. :music:

[turntable]

I would love to see pix of more CJ preamps. I have visions of owning one some day.
����

It just sounds right :D

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[Toobs]

Turntable:
The GAT is beeeyoootiful. Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard:D

[Rayooo]

Turntable:
The GAT is beeeyoootiful. Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard:D

YES! this must stop! :icon_jump: I just get the ET5 broken in then you guys keep posting GAT porn. :newyears3:

[joeinid]

YES! this must stop! :icon_jump: I just get the ET5 broken in then you guys keep posting GAT porn. :newyears3:

Tell me about it. I'm thinking about buying cheaper speakers just so I can get a GAT also. I need to take a deep breath and focus :drool::drool::drool:.

:scratch2:

Beautiful photos Shane!!!

[turntable]

ha ha ha :rockout: Blame dpod4, I was just following his instructions :D


Happy New Years everyone!!

:newyears3:

[Rayooo]

Tell me about it. I'm thinking about buying cheaper speakers just so I can get a GAT also. I need to take a deep breath and focus :drool::drool::drool:.

:scratch2:

Beautiful photos Shane!!!

speaking of speakers, now I have to manage my Gat Envy along with 20.7 Envy...as I'm starting to see Maggy 20.7 porn around also. :wall:

:newyears2:

[joeinid]

It never ends .......

[dpod4]

That GAT sure is purdy. Price tho is a lot of cheese. My VAC pairs so nice with the PR350 and trying to keep some powder dry in case I decide to trade up to 20.7s. Too much awesome equipment. Too little dinero. Pictures will have to suffice. And those three shots are stunning. Thx for sharing Shane. Darrin

[dpod4]

YES! this must stop! :icon_jump: I just get the ET5 broken in then you guys keep posting GAT porn. :newyears3:

Hey I read the ET5 gets 90 percent of the way to GATville?

[Rayooo]

Hey I read the ET5 gets 90 percent of the way to GATville?

yea...ET5 is close enough for now, and I think at this point like you I'll keep a close look at 20.7s. If I decide to go nuts in 2012, it'll be with 20.7s. :yahoo:

[Puma Cat]

Here's another, more recent pic my CT-5...honestly one of the prettiest preamplifiers I think I have ever seen. I love the curved vestibule look to the front fascia.

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/CT-5%20pose.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/CT-5%20pose%202.jpg

[Volks]

Good Looking gear for sure :)

[joeinid]

Good Looking gear for sure :)

+1

True. :drool:

[jimtranr]

Here's another, more recent pic my CT-5...honestly one of the prettiest preamplifiers I think I have ever seen. I love the curved vestibule look to the front fascia.

Very nice, Stephen.

[Puma Cat]

Wait 'til you see the vintage C-J porn shots I took at my friend Rob's house today; the friend I was telling you about with the Quads.....coming up shortly.

[Puma Cat]

Okay, here are some pics of my good friend Rob's custom listening room; purpose-built for audio when the house was built and designed by San Francisco acoustical engineer Randy Sparks.

The base system consists of vintage 1983 Conrad-Johnson Premier 3 tube preamp and Premier 5 monoblocks, Linn Sondek LP12 TT with Linn Ekos arm and Dynavector XV-1S cartridge, Mac Mini Music Server feeding a Logitech Transporter DAC/Wifi Box, and Oppo 981 Universal Player. Also present are a vintage tuner, and Nakamiichi cassette deck. The C-J gear has been heavily modded by Rob's EE friend Paul, and all the C-J polystyrene and polypropylene caps have been replaced with expensive paper and oil caps, as well as many other mods Paul did over the years. Speakers are Quad ESL-63s sitting on top of custom open-baffle subs, utilizing a custom crossover control box.

The left most wall showing the custom cabinetry for the audio gear and music media. The panel on the floor covers the opening above the preamp where his Linn Lingo power supply and custom crossover box resides, and where we were running cable to his preamp to do Room Equalization Wizard in-room frequency response measurements today.

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Robqus%20room-1.jpg

Gear: from top left down and across:
First column: Logitech Transporter, Mac Mini Music Server and optical drive, Oppo 981 universal player, bottom shelf: Linn Sondek with Linn Ekos arm and Dynavector XV-1S cartridge.
Second column: Tuner, storage bay for Linn Lingo PS and custom XO box, C-J Premier 3 preamp, left channel Premier 5 monoblock
Third Column: Nakamichi cassette and equalizer, Bryston ST amp for open-baffle subs, right channel Premier 5 monoblock.
Fourth Column (obscured partially by Quad): LP storage drawers which pull out on runners.

In middle of shot is the left Quad ESL-63 resting on it's custom open-baffle sub.

At the top of the photo you can see an in-wall shelf for CDs and LPs in "heavy rotation".

[Puma Cat]

A close-up of the equipment and media storage:

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Robqus%20room-2.jpg

We reorganized the shelves holding the Mac Mini music server today, moving it up top, and the Transporter to the middle shelf, and repositioned the height between shelves so we can reach in easily to connect the cabling with less hassle. Nice that the shelves were adjustable for height.

You can see more clearly the Linn Lingo power supply and custom crossover box, and the cable from the mike preamp running in to connect to the back of the preamp; we were using this cable for our in-room testing today. Normally this open bay is covered by the panel on the floor.

Note the nice, flush-mounted CD and LP storage cabinets on the far right.

[Puma Cat]

The in-wall shelving bay for music in heavy rotation.

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Robqus%20room-3.jpg

[Puma Cat]

The Quads sitting on their open-baffle subs from the listening position; and yes, the picture and Quads are straight, that's me not holding the camera perfectly vertical. ;)

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Robqus%20room-4.jpg

[Puma Cat]

One of the Premier 5 monoblocks slid out from the cabinet (sits on a shelf on runners, very slick!) so we could adjust bias today. Note the not one, but two, massive transformers!

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Robqus%20room-5.jpg

[Puma Cat]

The two C-J Premier 5 monoblocks slid out on their "drawers". The C-J Premier 3 tube preamp is above.

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Robqus%20room-6.jpg

[Puma Cat]

The back portion of the room:

The room is an unusual shape in that the majority of the side walls and the rear wall are your standard box with straight walls, but then the back portion of the room along the side walls opens up to angled walls on both the right and left sides, and the back wall has an angle in it as well. You can get sense of that in this photo showing the right side wall and part of the back wall (with window shades).
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Room.jpg

The ceiling is 11 feet tall, and the floor and stairs entering down into the room are all concrete.

This is one of the very best rooms I've ever heard, and there is not a tube trap, acoustical panel, or diffuser to be seen; you don't need all that gobbledy-gook when you have an excellent acoustical engineer designing the room from scratch so that the acoutics are "built in".

Overall, one of the five finest sytems I've ever heard at any price, with amazing naturalness, musicality, transparency and imaging that is spooky good. Really astonishingly good sound, and goes to show it's not the age of the gear or system; it's how it's implemented that counts.

[nz022]

Okay, here are some pics of my good friend Rob's custom listening room; purpose-built for audio when the house was built and designed by San Francisco acoustical engineer Randy Sparks.

The base system consists of vintage 1983 Conrad-Johnson Premier 3 tube preamp and Premier 5 monoblocks, Linn Sondek LP12 TT with Linn Ekos arm and Dynavector XV-1S cartridge, Mac Mini Music Server feeding a Logitech Transporter DAC/Wifi Box, and Oppo 981 Universal Player. Also present are a vintage tuner, and Nakamiichi cassette deck. The C-J gear has been heavily modded by Rob's EE friend Paul, and all the C-J polystyrene and polypropylene caps have been replaced with expensive paper and oil caps, as well as many other mods Paul did over the years. Speakers are Quad ESL-63s sitting on top of custom open-baffle subs, utilizing a custom crossover control box.

The left most wall showing the custom cabinetry for the audio gear and music media. The panel on the floor covers the opening above the preamp where his Linn Lingo power supply and custom crossover box resides, and where we were running cable to his preamp to do Room Equalization Wizard in-room frequency response measurements today.

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Robqus%20room-1.jpg

Gear: from top left down and across:
First column: Logitech Transporter, Mac Mini Music Server and optical drive, Oppo 981 universal player, bottom shelf: Linn Sondek with Linn Ekos arm and Dynavector XV-1S cartridge.
Second column: Tuner, storage bay for Linn Lingo PS and custom XO box, C-J Premier 3 preamp, left channel Premier 5 monoblock
Third Column: Nakamichi cassette and equalizer, Bryston ST amp for open-baffle subs, right channel Premier 5 monoblock.
Fourth Column (obscured partially by Quad): LP storage drawers which pull out on runners.

In middle of shot is the left Quad ESL-63 resting on it's custom open-baffle sub.

At the top of the photo you can see an in-wall shelf for CDs and LPs in "heavy rotation".

Beautiful set up... couple questions.

Why are the amps located at the bottom of the system? They are radiating
heat up over the rest of the gear.

Is there access from behind the wall where the components are installed?

Thanks

[Kaliar]

Mighty impressive room, Stephen ! I like the mix of older and newer equipmemt, the owner seems to have his priorities right ! :thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing.
Guy

[Rafale]

Thanks Stephen, fantastic pics
I would be curious to know the serial number of the LP12..... I recognize a Lingo supply first version on shelves.... amplifiers are magnificent and I always considered the ESL63 as references, the music must be effectively magnificent in this room:thumbsup:

[Myles B. Astor]

Nice, but how does your friend deal with the heat generated by the tube amps in the cabinet?

[f1 fan]

The back portion of the room:

The room is an unusual shape in that the majority of the side walls and the rear wall are your standard box with straight walls, but then the back portion of the room along the side walls opens up to angled walls on both the right and left sides, and the back wall has an angle in it as well. You can get sense of that in this photo showing the right side wall and part of the back wall (with window shades).
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_cat/fujif31andf20photos/Room.jpg

The ceiling is 11 feet tall, and the floor and stairs entering down into the room are all concrete.

This is one of the very best rooms I've ever heard, and there is not a tube trap, acoustical panel, or diffuser to be seen; you don't need all that gobbledy-gook when you have an excellent acoustical engineer designing the room from scratch so that the acoutics are "built in".

Overall, one of the five finest sytems I've ever heard at any price, with amazing naturalness, musicality, transparency and imaging that is spooky good. Really astonishingly good sound, and goes to show it's not the age of the gear or system; it's how it's implemented that counts.

Stephen...nice room and beautiful system. Reminds me of some rooms Nicholsons Hi Fi in Nashville had done for their cj customers back in the day:yes: I bet it sounds wonderful:thumbsup:

Dave

[Rafale]

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[Joe Appierto]

Thanks, Stephen for the pictures. Your friend has a totally excellent set up.

Happy New Year everyone!

[Rafale]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020809.jpg
Excuse I for the doubled

[Puma Cat]

Beautiful set up... couple questions.

Why are the amps located at the bottom of the system? They are radiating
heat up over the rest of the gear.

Is there access from behind the wall where the components are installed?

Thanks

And

Nice, but how does your friend deal with the heat generated by the tube amps in the cabinet?

What you can't see is there is an access closet outside the listening room that provides access to the equipment cabinets from the back. On the back side of the equipment cabinet, there is a thermostatically-controlled power supply that provides fan-forced, ventilation tubing directed air ventilation on top of the amps. One of the things we did yesterday when we had the amps slid out to check the bias was to check the operation of the thermostat switch, and we actually lowered it a bit just to be conservative. You can hear the fan system come on when the cabinets were completely opened up, but not when closed in the listening room. Not only that but, if you go back and look carefully at the pic of the both amps slid out, you can see that the bottom boards have holes drilled in them that let the cooling ventilation air circulate under the amps as well as on top. Look at the back side of the amp, where the transformer and big filter caps are...you can see the holes in the plywood behind and underneath the support shelf. When running, the amps stay cool inside the cabinet.

This was a custom-designed and built listening room that was built when this custom home was constructed, so everything was thought out the by the owner, the architect, the cabinet maker, and the acoustical engineer at the time the house was designed and built. Everything is done to a "T". The amps are at the bottom because they are really heavy! Look at those two massive transformers! They run on shelves on runners, but the shelving/runners is supported by the bottom framing of the cabinet.

Also the doors to the listening room are glass doors with soundproofing so that the listening room is completely sonically isolated from the rest of the house. It's a stunning room, believe me. Everything done is primo quality. The photos and the test gear we have scattered around the rear wall couch do not do it justice.

[Puma Cat]

Thanks Stephen, fantastic pics
I would be curious to know the serial number of the LP12..... I recognize a Lingo supply first version on shelves.... amplifiers are magnificent and I always considered the ESL63 as references, the music must be effectively magnificent in this room:thumbsup:

Rafale, I don't know the serial number of the Linn, but it dates from around 1979/1980. It's been upgraded over the years with the Linn updates. It still is in absolutely perfect condition, and it sounds fantastic with the Dyna XV-1S! Supremely detailed but musical and natural-sounding.

The Linn purchase happened as a result of one night when I brought over my first Rega Planar 3 when I still lived in Davis back then. Rob had a Kenwood KD-500 at the time (the one with the synthetic concrete base? remember those? they were all the rage at the time) with an Infinity Black Widow arm, and the Rega frickin' blew the Kenwood into the weeds. Rob ordered the Linn the following day! ;)

[jimtranr]

Great photos, Stephen, and from the look and description of it what must be a superb-"sounding" room.

But, uh, isn't "vintage tuner" a slight understatement? :D

[Puma Cat]

Great photos, Stephen, and from the look and description of it what must be a superb-"sounding" room.

But, uh, isn't "vintage tuner" a slight understatement? :D

Do you know what the tuner is? I couldn't place it.

I only "vintage" with respect to the time frame when the tuner and the rest of the system was purchased, which was 1983 (well, the Linn was purchased in '79 or '80). Rob doesn't do anything halfway; everything is top-notch and the best available at the time. There is virtually nothing vintage about the sonic performance. This system has remained essentially unchanged for over 25 years, with the exception of the mods Paul has done over the years, and the arrival of the digital source components. Rob listens mostly to digital ripped content streamed from the Mac Mini or from his Mac Pro upstairs via WiFi.

It IS a vintage system, but it's sonic performance is truly amongst the top half dozen I've ever heard, and it does not sound like hi-fi, it sounds incredibly natural and musical. Everytime I hear it, it kind of takes my breath away. Certainly the room is a big part of the equation here. Goes to show when you get it right the first time, there's no virtually need for "upgradeitis"!

['cisco]

Do you know what the tuner is? I couldn't place it.

I only "vintage" with respect to the time frame when the tuner and the rest of the system was purchased, which was 1983 (well, the Linn was purchased in '79 or '80). Rob doesn't do anything halfway; everything is top-notch and the best available at the time. There is virtually nothing vintage about the sonic performance. This system has remained essentially unchanged for over 25 years, with the exception of the mods Paul has done over the years, and the arrival of the digital source components. Rob listens mostly to digital ripped content streamed from the Mac Mini or from his Mac Pro upstairs via WiFi.

It IS a vintage system, but it's sonic performance is truly amongst the top half dozen I've ever heard, and it does not sound like hi-fi, it sounds incredibly natural and musical. Everytime I hear it, it kind of takes my breath away. Certainly the room is a big part of the equation here. Goes to show when you get it right the first time, there's no virtually need for "upgradeitis"!

Stephen.....great pics and set-up...kudos to your friend :thumbsup:

That tuner is the famous Marantz 10B...

http://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/409seq.mar10.jpg

[Puma Cat]

Thanks, Cisco.

Figures. Like I said, Rob doesn't do anything halfway. He doesn't use it now at all, IIRC. He really uses his Transporter the most with the Mac Mini.

Rob gave me a Dynaco FM-3 a coupla years back that Paul also modded. Really need to hook it up into the system...

[ronenash]

The two C-J Premier 5 monoblocks slid out on their "drawers". The C-J Premier 3 tube preamp is above.



I love the equipment storage cabinet. I should get myself one of these built.
How good is it at damping vibrations from those mighty tube power amps?

I also have an area in my room that is sunk in the wall and can be used for storing the equipment.

[Toobs]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020811.jpg
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:newyears:

WOW!!! Philippe. The GAT is a gorgeous sexy beast:thumbsup:



Regards
Bob

[Puma Cat]

I love the equipment storage cabinet. I should get myself one of these built.
How good is it at damping vibrations from those mighty tube power amps?

I also have an area in my room that is sunk in the wall and can be used for storing the equipment.

Ron, can't speak to anything other than the execution of the room, the cabinet and the gear setup all result in a incredibly good-sounding system.

[Rafale]

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[joeinid]

Holy Cow Philippe,

Simply beautiful :)

[Rafale]

Holy Cow Philippe,

Simply beautiful :)

and a special BIG ;)THANKS for you Joe

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020878.jpg

[Puma Cat]

Holy Cow is right....gorgeous, Philippe.

Are they brand new and need to be run in?

How do they sound?

[joeinid]

You had to post the whole system photo, didn't you. I am glad everything worked out for the best. Now you got me thinking. ;)

[f1 fan]

Philippe...congrats my friend, I bet they sound wonderful. Love the pix...

Dave

[Rafale]

Alan Sircom's article about the LP series is confirmed, the LP275M is the incontested king, the improvment with regard to the LP140M is striking, if the LP70s is a magnificent V6, the LP140M is one V8 and the LP275M V12: control and authority with subtleties and nuances....more to come

[jwhite613]

Philippe... Congratulations!!! You have been busy. :yes: Beautiful setup. :thumbsup:

[Rafale]

Stephen, Joe, Dave....thanks mes amis

they are S/H reconditionned at CJ, sound great straight out of the box
with new tube set

[Rafale]

Philippe... Congratulations!!! You have been busy. :yes: Beautiful setup. :thumbsup:

Hi Jeff....thanks very busy indeed, I had of great difficulties to move these boxes

[Loop4fun]

Holy Cow Philippe,

Simply beautiful :)


I could not have said it better!

Congratulations Philippe!

[dpod4]

Boo hoo hoo.

That's me literally crying because I don't have a GAT!

[Rafale]

I could not have said it better!

Congratulations Philippe!

Thanks Bill.....:music:

[Rafale]

Boo hoo hoo.

That's me literally crying because I don't have a GAT!

as I..... call Dr House er Dr Joenid, that is going to settle :yes:

[joeinid]

as I..... call Dr House er Dr Joenid, that is going to settle :yes:


:D....:thumbsup:

All my friends get special pricing :)

[jimtranr]

Wow, Philippe--c'est magnifique!

[Coppy]

Alan Sircom's article about the LP series is confirmed, the LP275M is the incontested king, the improvment with regard to the LP140M is striking, if the LP70s is a magnificent V6, the LP140M is one V8 and the LP275M V12: control and authority with subtleties and nuances....more to come

Philippe,

Congrats on the LP275s. In addition to the added power, the output transformers have an improvement in their bandwidth capability. Should have a bit better highs.

Enjoy,
Bob

[Puma Cat]

I'm so envious of both you guys...I'd love to have either a pair of LP275Ms or a Premier 350... :D

I guess I'll have to put up with life with that V-6. ;)

[Rafale]

Philippe,

Congrats on the LP275s. In addition to the added power, the output transformers have an improvement in their bandwidth capability. Should have a bit better highs.

Enjoy,
Bob

Thanks Bob
I agree it is not only a question of power, even at very low level they have an authority and control on the speakers which does not have the LP140M, with wider bandwith, better transient response and air...amazing

[Rafale]

I'm so envious of both you guys...I'd love to have either a pair of LP275Ms or a Premier 350... :D

I guess I'll have to put up with life with that V-6. ;)

Stehen.....V6 mabe... but.... De Luxe :yes:
It is difficult to quantify the differences by words but if you are lucky to listen to successively 70/140/275 or ART you will need no more than 5 minutes to be convinced that the assertions of CJ are verified

[Joe Appierto]

Philippe,

Simply beautiful! Enjoy it for many years.

[Rafale]

Philippe,

Simply beautiful! Enjoy it for many years.

Thanks Joe.....It makes more than 10 yearsnow ...I cannot part from CJ

[jeffreybehre]

MET1. It uses six M8080s. In the SW and surround channels I use carefully selected, much-less-expensive 6C4s.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/C-j%20equipment/Inrackclose_800w.jpg

I believe it looks better without the plastic tube 'protectors'.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/C-j%20equipment/Tubesclose_800w.jpg

The two black caps standing are the SoniCap Platinums, output couplers for the front-L/R channels. Will soon be replacing the centerchannel's stock 'propylene-and-'styrene originals with another Platinum. Also visible are the original 4uF 'proplene/0.15uF 'styrene-combo output-coupling caps. The 'woodpile' of 5 large caps is the powersupply's main-filter caps.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/C-j%20equipment/11Nov2010_SCPcouplers1_1280w.jpg

The 2 large brown (Jupiter HT) and the small black and small white (hand-marked) SoniCap Platinum caps are the new PS bypasses.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/C-j%20equipment/11Nov2010_PS2_1280w.jpg

In years past I've had a PV-5 two different times and two Premier 11As. Will have this week a pair of McC DNA-750s on the way.

[Rafale]

Jeffrey...beautiful pics, thanks for sharing:thumbsup:

[Puma Cat]

Sweet, thanks for the pix.

Quite an assemblage of caps.

[jeffreybehre]

TY gentlemen. FWIW, here's a 'before' pic with the output-coupler pairs circled.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/Conrad-johnson/Topopen1_1000w_outputcouplersmrkd.jpg

I LOVE this preamp in my multichannel system.

[rthomeint]

TY gentlemen. FWIW, here's a 'before' pic with the output-coupler pairs circled.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/Conrad-johnson/Topopen1_1000w_outputcouplersmrkd.jpg

I LOVE this preamp in my multichannel system.

It looks like you beat CJ to the punch. I spoke with Ed two weeks ago and was told there is a now a capacitor upgrade for the MET1 and the Mccormack Map1. He didn't know the price yet he had to check with the higher ups for that. With your mods what kinds of improvement do your hear?

[jeffreybehre]

It looks like you beat CJ to the punch. I spoke with Ed two weeks ago and was told there is a now a capacitor upgrade for the MET1 and the Mccormack Map1. He didn't know the price yet he had to check with the higher ups for that. With your mods what kinds of improvement do your hear?

I talked to Lew Johnson about that a year or 2 ago; he observed that probably there wasn't enough space in the MET1 for Teflon-Film caps. Maybe they too are now standing them on the circuit board.

I'm no GEA, able to hear tiny many subtle differences from a cap replacement. I did hear an increase in detail and clarity...transparency; it simply passes more information without adding edge or grain.

[rthomeint]

Here are a few pictures of CJ equipment.

[rthomeint]

Here is three more

[lotus340r]

http://www.jackals-forge.com/TMP/_MG_7610.jpg

[Rayooo]

:icon_jump: C'mon now, I like my porn to be crystal clear :icon_jump:

[EightZeroZeroDelta]

http://www.jackals-forge.com/TMP/_MG_7610.jpg

Awesome pic!

[Volks]

Beautiful Gear!

[turntable]

Alan Sircom's article about the LP series is confirmed, the LP275M is the incontested king, the improvment with regard to the LP140M is striking, if the LP70s is a magnificent V6, the LP140M is one V8 and the LP275M V12: control and authority with subtleties and nuances....more to come

A formal congratulations Philippe. Magnificent!!

How have you found the step up to the 16x 6550's after a couple of months?

[lotus340r]

another one

racks and stuff are temporary

http://www.lotus340r.net/TMP/_MG_7651a.jpg

[joeinid]

Great shot! Cool cat with a warm bottom ;)

[f1 fan]

another one

racks and stuff are temporary



Love that pic...

Dave

[sleepysurf]

Sure hope your cat doesn't think it's a heated litter box! :D

[lotus340r]

sure hope your cat doesn't think it's a heated litter box! :d


:D

[CDLehner]

another one

racks and stuff are temporary

http://www.lotus340r.net/TMP/_MG_7651a.jpg

Better not see this on Audiogon as "pet-free"...lol :D

[rthomeint]

another one

racks and stuff are temporary

http://www.lotus340r.net/TMP/_MG_7651a.jpg

Your cat has good taste, but that is scary! I had a cat the liked to sleep on a satellite receiver until he sneezed on in and shorted it out.

[Regnad]

Took some pictures this morning...

16618

16619

[Joe Appierto]

Took some pictures this morning...

16618

16619

Wow! Seriously nice system.

[Regnad]

Thanks, Joe. Just put in KT120s. 81dB speakers!

[Joe Appierto]

Thanks, Joe. Just put in KT120s. 81dB speakers!

I would think the combination of the MBL speakers and the c-j amps must throw a sound stage you can walk around in. :)

The KT120s should add even more heft, as well.

[two dot]

What speakers are those?

[Rafale]

What speakers are those?

Shahinian acoustics Obelisk i think....
Shahinian Acoustics Ltd. (http://shahinianacoustics.com/)

[jdandy]

Regnad.......Very attractive sound system. :thumbsup:


http://www.audioaficionado.org/attachments/conrad-johnson/16618d1334439931-please-post-some-conrad-johnson-audio-porn-here-hifi1_s-4-14-12-.jpg

[Rafale]

A formal congratulations Philippe. Magnificent!!

How have you found the step up to the 16x 6550's after a couple of months?

Thanks Shane
As those who were lucky to listen to the LP275 after the LP140, I am impressed by the difference while the circuit remains the same..... delicacy and authority, density without heaviness......

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020914.jpg

[Rafale]

Awesome pic!

another one

racks and stuff are temporary

http://www.lotus340r.net/TMP/_MG_7651a.jpg

beautiful pics and gear, love the tubed Isis too:thumbsup:

[joeinid]

Beautiful system picture Philippe. Thanks for posting! I am glad you love those amps. They are serious music makers.

[Puma Cat]

Thanks Shane
As those who were lucky to listen to the LP275 after the LP140, I am impressed by the difference while the circuit remains the same..... delicacy and authority, density without heaviness......

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/phidelrv/L1020914.jpg

Nice rack! :p

[Briz Vegaas]

Ok, it a CJ moggie-off. Here is my amp warmer. As you can see, everything is "on its toes", even the power strips.
http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_04_2012/post-107315-0-11608700-1333954753_thumb.jpg

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_04_2012/post-107315-0-15422000-1333954772_thumb.jpg

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_04_2012/post-107315-0-38437000-1333954788_thumb.jpg

And my longest standing components the 804s. This is an older photo, I've recently got my hands on some 3rd hand Valhalla speaker cables, nothing third hand about the sound.

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_01_2009/post-3918-133211686135_thumb.jpg

PS, and before you all say "cat hairs in the amp", this is not his regular spot because he upsets the feet getting out and scares himself. When he does creep in its in slow motion mode like he's walking on thin ice.

[Rafale]

Beautiful system picture Philippe. Thanks for posting! I am glad you love those amps. They are serious music makers.

Joe.....thanks again my friend

[Rafale]

Ok, it a CJ moggie-off. Here is my amp warmer. As you can see, everything is "on its toes", even the power strips.
http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_04_2012/post-107315-0-11608700-1333954753_thumb.jpg

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_04_2012/post-107315-0-15422000-1333954772_thumb.jpg

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_04_2012/post-107315-0-38437000-1333954788_thumb.jpg

And my longest standing components the 804s. This is an older photo, I've recently got my hands on some 3rd hand Valhalla speaker cables, nothing third hand about the sound.

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/uploads/monthly_01_2009/post-3918-133211686135_thumb.jpg

PS, and before you all say "cat hairs in the amp", this is not his regular spot because he upsets the feet getting out and scares himself. When he does creep in its in slow motion mode like he's walking on thin ice.

CA200 and CT5 ?...... great :music::thumbsup:

[Briz Vegaas]

Yes, with a CA200 a CT5 seems redundant, yet I found it a very effective upgrade. Now maybe it's as simple as my DAC not being suited to the passive pre in the CA200, yet the Naim was easily better than a Weiss 202 into the CA 200, which did not inspire.

I actually started this phase with a et250s and CT5 on loan while my CA 200 took a back seat. I could not afford both components, but I preferred that CT5 matched with the CA200 (running bypass mode).

Now there have been a whole bunch of changes in the setup since that audition and getting the CT5.
- it is possible I didn't give the ET250 long enough to open up
- the CT5 opened up a week later
- my power solution is way better now, scale and detail has blossomed as a result of adding Valhalla power chords.
- I'm running the Valhalla speaker cable that has brought more balance and bass to the sound

Would the ET250 now make a better case for itself? gees I don't know, but the CA200 certainly seems to do a great job as a power amp. I have heard that CJ say it can be used like this, I don't know if they would go so far as to recommend it.

If a CA200 sounds more like a 350 than the 250, then you would think that what I am getting could be a nice compromise over a temperamental and hard to find 350. Given my general auditioning experience to date that is probably not he case, the 350 probably easily bests the 200 with a top quality pre.

Fact is I may never know. I would love to know what CJ say. I also know that I am getting way more out of my CA200 vs the same amp on the floor with the OEM power chord.

End of the day all I can say is that in isolation it's way better than my system has ever sounded. Each change I have made, bringing in the various Valhallas, QV2 filters etc have just made it sound better and better.

[turntable]

Yes, with a CA200 a CT5 seems redundant, yet I found it a very effective upgrade. Now maybe it's as simple as my DAC not being suited to the passive pre in the CA200, yet the Naim was easily better than a Weiss 202 into the CA 200, which did not inspire.

I actually started this phase with a et250s and CT5 on loan while my CA 200 took a back seat. I could not afford both components, but I preferred that CT5 matched with the CA200 (running bypass mode).

Now there have been a whole bunch of changes in the setup since that audition and getting the CT5.
- it is possible I didn't give the ET250 long enough to open up
- the CT5 opened up a week later
- my power solution is way better now, scale and detail has blossomed as a result of adding Valhalla power chords.
- I'm running the Valhalla speaker cable that has brought more balance and bass to the sound

Would the ET250 now make a better case for itself? gees I don't know, but the CA200 certainly seems to do a great job as a power amp. I have heard that CJ say it can be used like this, I don't know if they would go so far as to recommend it.

If a CA200 sounds more like a 350 than the 250, then you would think that what I am getting could be a nice compromise over a temperamental and hard to find 350. Given my general auditioning experience to date that is probably not he case, the 350 probably easily bests the 200 with a top quality pre.

Fact is I may never know. I would love to know what CJ say. I also know that I am getting way more out of my CA200 vs the same amp on the floor with the OEM power chord.

End of the day all I can say is that in isolation it's way better than my system has ever sounded. Each change I have made, bringing in the various Valhallas, QV2 filters etc have just made it sound better and better.


Sweet system BV. It comes as no surprise that the active ct-5 pre amp sounds better than the passive pre. IMO, all well designed active pre amps will sound more musical and alive vs a passive pre amp.

If you can borrow a et250 from David, that would be ideal, but it sounds like things are humming along as is.

I am 100% in agreeance with the all Nordost loom. Now that I have added 6m length of Tyr ic between pre and power, the system is sounding a lot more coherent. Damm addictive thou and expensive.

On the lookout for a used Valhalla pc for my phono stage. On the GAT pre, it did wonders.

[ronenash]

Yes, with a CA200 a CT5 seems redundant, yet I found it a very effective upgrade. Now maybe it's as simple as my DAC not being suited to the passive pre in the CA200, yet the Naim was easily better than a Weiss 202 into the CA 200, which did not inspire.

I actually started this phase with a et250s and CT5 on loan while my CA 200 took a back seat. I could not afford both components, but I preferred that CT5 matched with the CA200 (running bypass mode).

Now there have been a whole bunch of changes in the setup since that audition and getting the CT5.
- it is possible I didn't give the ET250 long enough to open up
- the CT5 opened up a week later
- my power solution is way better now, scale and detail has blossomed as a result of adding Valhalla power chords.
- I'm running the Valhalla speaker cable that has brought more balance and bass to the sound

Would the ET250 now make a better case for itself? gees I don't know, but the CA200 certainly seems to do a great job as a power amp. I have heard that CJ say it can be used like this, I don't know if they would go so far as to recommend it.

If a CA200 sounds more like a 350 than the 250, then you would think that what I am getting could be a nice compromise over a temperamental and hard to find 350. Given my general auditioning experience to date that is probably not he case, the 350 probably easily bests the 200 with a top quality pre.

Fact is I may never know. I would love to know what CJ say. I also know that I am getting way more out of my CA200 vs the same amp on the floor with the OEM power chord.

End of the day all I can say is that in isolation it's way better than my system has ever sounded. Each change I have made, bringing in the various Valhallas, QV2 filters etc have just made it sound better and better.

Your experience mirrors my own. A cj preamp can do wonders to your system.

[lotus340r]

evening folks ...

things are changing fairly rapidly here

a new Pagode which is temporary until I can find a double width reference one but still, the difference it's made to the CJ's is quite breathtaking

also a Purepower 2000, which again has paid handsome dividends


just waiting for the turntable to arrive ! (the linn you see in the pic is just temporary)

The speakers will get changed as well as they are too limiting for the system. Obelisk 2 were the favourites but now I am thinking of abandoning shahinian and will be trying out a pair of Avalons (Eidolon or Transcendant) or possibly a set of Amatis.


http://www.lotus340r.net/TMP/_MG_7887.jpg

[CDLehner]

Please...C-J lovers who are also photogs (and I know there are some of you out there); I need some help. I see some of the beautiful pictures you guys snap of your gear; but I am hopeless. All my pics are either dark and dull (with no flash), or look like Nuclear Winter (with flash). About the best I have been able to do with my wife's camera, is the SL setting; but the slightest move, and I get the blurs.

I really want to show off the new ET-3 (not that it's much to look at; just sounds great for the price)...and especially my beautiful, new Mapleshade, unfinished (I kinda prefer them that way...natural beauty) plinths. This is the best I can come up with. See what I mean; help!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee136/CDLehner/DSC02385-1.jpg http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee136/CDLehner/DSC02386-1.jpg

[Joe Appierto]

Here's a shot of the 140 with some Tung-Sol 6550 black plates:
http://x96.xanga.com/5d5f8572c3c33282334852/o225048493.jpg

and the 11A with Genalex KT88's:
http://xcb.xanga.com/22be126bc8533282334981/o225048581.jpg

[Briz Vegaas]

Great looking gear guys.

I like the tube amps, but I also like the ET-3 look also. Must be the gold finish or something, but all CJ gear looks pretty nice to me.

[CJ Premier3]

Joe, Your power amps look very sweet to me 

May I also add my already vintage (?) preamp



17773

[Joe Appierto]

Joe, Your power amps look very sweet to me 

May I also add my already vintage (?) preamp



17773

Hi Marc,

You're a very lucky man to have the CJ Premier 3 preamp. As I'm sure you know, Harry Pearson at The Abso!ute Sound deemed it to be the Preamp of the Decade. And I'm sure with good reason although I've never been fortunate enough to hear one.

The oldest piece of c-j gear I have is the PV 10A which I got in '93 or so in the line stage version. Then in '98, Bill Thalmann at Music Technology did some capacitor and other upgrades to it plus he added the phono stage to it. That's what I use it for currently in my system.

Here's a couple of shots for your perusal.

This is the main layout:
http://xa9.xanga.com/3a3e024235232282380648/o225088371.jpg

and here's a closer shot of the phono section he added:
http://xd9.xanga.com/aa7e157022032282380645/o225088368.jpg

Regards,

[joeinid]

Thanks for the photos Joe. Beautiful gear.

[Joe Appierto]

Thanks for the photos Joe. Beautiful gear.

Thanks, Joe. It's nowhere near the league your equipment is, but it's held up and sounds pretty good. c-j doesn't seem to make anything other than first rate stuff. Some is just firster. :thumbsup:

Regards,

[joeinid]

Thanks, Joe. It's nowhere near the league your equipment is, but it's held up and sounds pretty good. c-j doesn't seem to make anything other than first rate stuff. Some is just firster. :thumbsup:

Regards,

Ha! Funny. Very true. :thumbsup:

Your gear is beautiful, nothing to be ashamed of. :music:

[Rayooo]

Here's a shot of the 140 with some Tung-Sol 6550 black plates:
http://x96.xanga.com/5d5f8572c3c33282334852/o225048493.jpg

and the 11A with Genalex KT88's:
http://xcb.xanga.com/22be126bc8533282334981/o225048581.jpg

Absolutely beautiful gear!

..and in all honesty, it was just a few years ago when I began looking at CJ gear my first thought was "are you kidding me?" these guys been doing gold on gold forever, and on top of that, the "cutaway front" front look, i.e. CT5, didn't appeal to me at all. But then I bought a Classic preamp and I was hooked forever.

Now how do I wrangle up one of those stunning looking GATs with the "cutaway front" look? :D

[CDLehner]

Absolutely beautiful gear!

..and in all honesty, it was just a few years ago when I began looking at CJ gear my first thought was "are you kidding me?" these guys been doing gold on gold forever, and on top of that, the "cutaway front" front look, i.e. CT5, didn't appeal to me at all. But then I bought a Classic preamp and I was hooked forever.

Now how do I wrangle up one of those stunning looking GATs with the "cutaway front" look? :D

That's funny Rayooo; when I first started looking at C-J gear, I didn't like the Champagne either. In fact, I'd occasionally see C-J with Black faceplates instead, and I was convinced...if I couldn't find a model for sale like I was looking for, in Black...that I was going to have to special-order a Black faceplate from C-J.

Now...if I see a piece of C-J gear, with that dull, Matte Black facade; it just looks fugly to me. Like I always say: no zealot like a convert. :yes:

[Rayooo]

That's funny Rayooo; when I first started looking at C-J gear, I didn't like the Champagne either. In fact, I'd occasionally see C-J with Black faceplates instead, and I was convinced...if I couldn't find a model for sale like I was looking for, in Black...that I was going to have to special-order a Black faceplate from C-J.

Now...if I see a piece of C-J gear, with that dull, Matte Black facade; it just looks fugly to me. Like I always say: no zealot like a convert. :yes:

No doubt about it in my case! :yes::yes:

[Coppy]

My first piece of c-j equipment quite a number of years ago was a Premier 14 preamp which, for WAF reasons had to be ordered with a black faceplate. As I recall it was hundreds extra. It was a nice sounding and looking unit and blended well with my Carver amp and Dynalab tuner. In retrospect I should be glad about that moment as it stared me down the c-j road and as you can see we're all gold now!:banana:

[lotus340r]

Here's a shot of the 140 with some Tung-Sol 6550 black plates:
http://x96.xanga.com/5d5f8572c3c33282334852/o225048493.jpg

and the 11A with Genalex KT88's:
http://xcb.xanga.com/22be126bc8533282334981/o225048581.jpg

Really nice. I love the black graphics and type on the top plate. Really adds something IMO.

[Joe Appierto]

Really nice. I love the black graphics and type on the top plate. Really adds something IMO.

Yes, I think the top plate graphics look kinda classy. Especially on the 11A. Here's a better shot of that I took back in April. I don't think it was dusted before the picture was taken. :D

http://x2a.xanga.com/06ee0a7652735282392189/o225098515.jpg

[lotus340r]

yep , beautiflly simple design

could be a shot out of stanley kubricks 2001 :)

[Joe Appierto]

yep , beautiflly simple design

could be a shot out of stanley kubricks 2001 :)

Could also be the reflection of the QUAD 989's on the top getter flashing of the output tubes. :yes: